Katrine Pristed Michaelsen, attorney

Katrine Pristed Michaelsen

Attorney

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+45 3165 7996

E-mail:

kpm@viltoft.dk

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Profile

Katrine Pristed Michaelsen specialises in construction, litigation and dispute resolution.

She advises parties from all parts of the construction sector on issues related to contract negotiations and the execution stage.

Katrine provides advice on drafting and negotiating contracts, on managing conflicts during building and construction projects, and on subsequent dispute resolution. She also has extensive experience with infrastructure projects.

References

In 2024, Katrine assisted a client in a large arbitration case, which mainly concerned delay and disruption costs. Her responsibilities included legal services in relation to claims regarding delay caused by regulatory requirements, and she also provided services in relation to the majority of the client’s defect claims.

Representing a major infrastructure developer, Katrine conducted the majority of the negotiations with a contractor regarding additional work and delays during the execution phase of a very large project.

Katrine speaks the Scandinavian languages and English.

Career and education

Attorney, VILTOFT, 2024-
Contract manager, the Copenhagen Metro & Greater Copenhagen Light Rail, 2022-2024
Attorney, Horten Law Firm, 2020-2022
Assistant attorney, Horten Law Firm, 2017-2020
Master of Laws (LLM), University of Copenhagen, 2016
Exchange studies at LUISS Guido Carli, Rome

Memberships

Katrine is a member of the Danish Society for Construction and Consulting Law, the Danish Arbitration Association, Young Arbitrators Copenhagen (YAC) and the Law Association.

Expertise

Testimonials

Viltoft stands out for its exceptional team of real estate and construction specialists. The attorneys here are strategic thinkers who offer personalised and effective legal solutions. Their collaborative spirit ensures that each client’s case is handled with the utmost care and precision, leading to consistently favourable outcomes.
Legal 500, 2025

When it comes to construction, it is a top-tier firm in Denmark.
Chambers Europe, 2025

Viltoft is very experienced in complex construction arbitration involving major infrastructure projects.
Legal 500, 2025

VILTOFT has been very strong in handling complex and sophisticated matters and has supported us in handling huge construction projects professionally and with a high level of success.
Chambers Europe, 2024